Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
oligostemon
ID:
311275

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1924

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 9: 208 (1924)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000310607



Common Names

  • Acidocroton oligostemon
  • Oligostemon Acidocroton
  • Oligostemon Acidocroton


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Description

Acidocroton oligostemon (also called Few-stamened Acidocroton, among many other common names) is a shrub that is native to South America. It grows in forests, hillsides, and other areas with moist, acidic soils. It has small, yellow flowers and lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Acidocroton oligostemon is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of honey.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Acidocroton oligostemon is a small, white, five-petalled flower with a tubular calyx. The seed is a small, dark brown, oblong nut. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, sessile, ovate-lanceolate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acidocroton oligostemon is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It should be watered regularly during the growing season and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month.

Where to Find Acidocroton oligostemon

Acidocroton oligostemon is native to Mexico and Central America.

Acidocroton oligostemon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acidocroton oligostemon?

Acidocroton oligostemon

What is the common name of Acidocroton oligostemon?

Oligostemon buckthorn

Where is Acidocroton oligostemon native to?

Central America

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-1918: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.